HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
逮 — to catch
- Reading
- dǎi
- Meaning
- to catch; to seize; to arrest
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
逮 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is dǎi and it means to catch; to seize; to arrest. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
逮 appears in everyday chinese words such as 逮 (catch, arrest) and 逮捕 (arrest, capture).
Chinese words containing 逮
Frequently asked questions
What does 逮 mean in Chinese?
逮 means to catch; to seize; to arrest in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 逮 read?
逮 is read dǎi. Reading it inside real words — 逮 and 逮捕 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 逮 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 逮 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 逮 in a word?
A common word containing 逮 is 逮 (dǎi) — "catch, arrest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 逮 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 逮 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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